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FMFC News

Sharing the Way We Invest in Agriculture and Our Communities

FMFC News highlights the people, partnerships, and positive impact behind Fresno Madera Farm Credit. Here we share stories of our philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and public relations efforts that strengthen agriculture and rural life in the Central Valley. From local donations to collaborative outreach events, these updates reflect our ongoing commitment to giving back and supporting the people who make up our agricultural community.

  • Innovative Ag Education Program Reaches Over 1 Million California Students
    August 07, 2025
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    Educating today’s students about the importance of California agriculture is critically important to protecting the future of farming and ranching in the Golden State. For nearly 40 years, the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom has been a leader in that effort and is continuing to innovate to meet the needs of California classrooms.

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  • AgSafe Expands Training Sessions, Works to Meet Emerging Needs
    July 11, 2025

    For more than 30 years, AgSafe has been a trusted source for safety training and compliance support for the agricultural community.

    The nonprofit has cemented its place in ag training in California and increasingly in other parts of the country as well. Natalie Gupton, the group’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said in just one year, AgSafe increased its training sessions by more than 35%, growing from 204 sessions reaching 3,667 people in 2022–23 to 278 sessions reaching 5,664 people in 2023–24.

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  • Placer County Team Demonstrates the Value of Participating in 4-H
    June 23, 2025

    4-H is America’s largest youth development organization. Its hands-on approach has been proven to foster life skills like confidence and independence as members learn by doing.

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  • Cultivating Futures: FMFC Staff Host FARMS Advanced Students for Career Exploration Day
    April 23, 2025

    Recently, Fresno Madera Farm Credit was proud to welcome a group of FARMS Advanced students from the Center for Land-Based Learning to our office for a special Farm Credit field day. The event, held on April 11, gave students a behind-the-scenes look at careers in agricultural finance and the many opportunities available in the ag lending industry.

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  • Young Farmers and Ranchers: The next generation of ag advocates
    February 12, 2025

    The Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee empowers young agriculturalists in a wide range of ag-related occupations. By fostering a passion for farming, encouraging advocacy and developing future leaders, the program ensures agriculture remains a vital way of life for generations to come.

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